No retention: Leafs refuse to budge on Nicolas Roy trade price
The Toronto Maple Leafs have made firm their price for Nicolas Roy ahead of the NHL trade deadline, and it's trying to maximize the value not only on the veteran forward, but put pressure on desperate teams trying to add at the deadline.
According to a report from insider Frank Seravalli, Toronto Maple Leafs center Nicolas Roy's price has not changed, and Toronto has drawn an apparent line in the sand for their demands.
Seravalli reports that the Leafs ask for Nicolas Roy is a first round pick and a prospect, but one challenge is Toronto not wanting to retain at that return for Roy's $3M contract.
Roy, 30, was acquired by Toronto from the Vegas Golden Knights in the Mitch Marner sign-and-trade. Roy has five goals and 20 points in 59 games this season for the Leafs.
Despite Roy being linked in trade rumors, he was not among three Leafs who sat out Wednesday's game against the New Jersey Devils for reported 'roster management' reasons.
The indications are that Roy's number has a clear line from Leafs GM Brad Treliving, but it doesn't indicate that there still cannot be some flexibility that gets a deal done.
Toronto Maple Leafs could bend their ask for Roy with the right return
The return for Nicolas Roy could have Brad Treliving change his mind about his asking price, and letting loose his plans at not wanting to retain any money.
Roy is making $3M on the season, a contract that extends until the end of next season, and that extra year along with some retention could be an intriguing offer, and one that solidifies Toronto's ability to net a first round pick.
Numbers aside, Roy has value as a penalty killing third line right-handed center, one of the more quietly valuable depth archetypes in the league.
Toronto is also looking at fellow forwards Bobby McMann and Scott Laughton, the latter being someone the Leafs are also hoping nets a first. Toronto could get firsts for McMann and Roy, but the idea of both moving at the deadline would appear unlikely.
If the Toronto Maple Leafs get the perfect deal they're looking for with retention, whether it's 50% retained or perhaps less, it could be what changes Brad Treliving's mind.
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MARS 5|476 ANSWERS No retention: Leafs refuse to budge on Nicolas Roy trade price Is a first round pick worth it to trade Nicolas Roy? | ||
| Yes | 402 | 84.5 % |
| No | 74 | 15.5 % |
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